Nigerian Army Confirms Death of Two Soldiers in Clash with ESN Operatives in Imo State Army Forces ESN to Retreat in Violent Clash, Recover Multiple Weapons Nigerian Army Intensifies Pursuit of ESN Militants After Deadly Attack in Imo State The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of two soldiers following an attack by operatives of … Read more
Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, will potentially face charges in May 2025 in Finland for terrorism-related offenses, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa and four others last week, accusing him of using social media to incite violence in Nigeria’s South-East region. … Read more
The Senate is set to honor the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with a valedictory session dedicated to his memory. The casket bearing the remains of the former senator representing Anambra South lies in state at the foyer of the White House wing in the National Assembly Complex. The Senate’s order paper for the day … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has reported the arrest of a suspected “founding father” of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) by Operation Udoka troops in the South-East. The announcement was made at a biweekly press briefing on Thursday, where it was revealed that the arrests occurred in Orsu, Imo State, … Read more
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified why students from South-East institutions have not yet benefited from the federal government’s student loan program. On Friday, NELFUND reported the disbursement of ₦2.95 billion to 27,667 students across 19 universities nationwide. However, none of the federal institutions in the South-East were included on the list of … Read more
The Finnish government has announced that it has begun addressing the complaint lodged by the Nigerian government against Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Valtonen stated that Ekpa’s case is currently before Finnish courts, confirming that the matter has … Read more
Igbo youths, led by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, have decided not to participate in the nationwide protest against economic hardship, urging instead for continued government engagement to address their grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbo youths have firmly declared their non-participation in the proposed nationwide protest against the increasing hardship in Nigeria. Instead, they … Read more
Igbo women, under the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), called for disarming violent herdsmen in the South East due to attacks on farmers. The IWA criticized military checkpoints for stifling the region’s economy and driving away youths. IWA National President, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, urged President Tinubu to address the unprovoked attacks by herders and emphasized no … Read more
IPOB rejects a legislative proposal to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region. The bill, sponsored by Representative Ikenga Ugochinyere, aims to establish Orlu State, increasing the total number of states from 36 to 37. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, stated that the Igbo people prefer a referendum for independence over the creation of … Read more
Ohaneze Delegation Visits Nnamdi Kanu to Discuss Biafra Heroes Day Sit-at-Home Order The delegation is led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, arriving at the DSS Complex at 1:05 p.m. The meeting is expected to discuss the ongoing sit-at-home order in commemoration of Biafra Heroes Day. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo is currently … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a period of progress and development. The group claimed that during the administration of former president, Muhammadu Buhari, the South-East region faced deliberate economic suppression, leading to strife and insecurity. They, however, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently revealed a strategic plan aimed at restoring peace and security in Nigeria’s South-East region. Unveiled in Bende, Abia State, the initiative known as the ‘Peace in the South-East Project’ is led by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, garnering attention nationwide … Read more